The veteran German actor Udo Kier, best known internationally for his striking performances in arthouse titles like Lars von Trier’s Breaking the Waves and My Own Private Idaho by Gus Van Sant, has died. He was 81.
News of Kier’s death…
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A ten-year drive to credit authors for their work — and why there’s still more to do
A decade ago, we and others launched a tool for clarifying the roles of each author of a research paper. The Contributor Role Taxonomy (CRediT) includes 14 types of contribution, from conceptualization to software and data curation. It was…
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Laura Jackson Joins CNN as Host of Culture Show Seasons
CNN has unveiled British TV broadcaster and entrepreneur Laura Jackson as the host of the second instalment of its multi-platform series “Seasons.”
“Seasons” explores the shifting trends shaping global culture across…
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FiiO’s R2R Warmer DAC houses the holy trinity of audiophile catnip
FiiO is about to release a DAC that houses the holy trinity of audiophile catnip: 1) an R2R DAC with 2) a tube-buffered output stage and 3) mechanical VU meters. The R2R Warmer puts these three features in a half-width box for an asking price…
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Gross and microscopic anatomical study of the esophagus in Gasgie ecotype chickens in the Alefa District, Northwest Ethiopia
Ayalew, H. et al. Agro-ecological base differences of village-based local chicken performance and household product consumption in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Cogent Food Agric. 9 (1), 2164662 (2023).
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Plant-based diets especially healthy ones are negatively associated with depression: a cross-sectional study | BMC Public Health
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Olfson M, Blanco C, Marcus SC. Treatment of adult depression in the united States. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(10):1482–91.
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SAS Data Maker launches in the Microsoft Marketplace
SAS tackles data scarcity with novel synthetic data generator that elevates AI across industries
CARY, N.C., Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SAS Data Maker – a secure, enterprise-grade synthetic data generator that creates…
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Bears’ Week 12 win over Steelers
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Interceptions by Wright this season, tied with teammate Kevin Byard III for the most in the NFL. Wright entered the year with just one career pick in 33 games over four seasons with the Cowboys (2021-23) and Vikings (2024).
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Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament
An Australian senator has provoked anger for wearing a burka in parliament, after pushing for a ban on the Muslim garment.
Pauline Hanson was condemned by fellow senators, with one accusing her of “blatant racism”. Proceedings in the senate were…
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Frida Kahlo self-portrait destroys auction record for work by female artist with $54.7 million Sotheby’s sale
A haunting 1940 self-portrait by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday for $54.7 million and became the top-selling work by any female artist at an auction.
The painting of Kahlo asleep in a bed — titled “El sueño (La cama)” or…
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